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SNS KASHMIR

JAMMU DECEMBER 19- :

Financial Commissioner Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo today chaired a preliminary meeting to review the progress for smooth implementation of Social Endeavour for Health and Telemedicine (SEHAT) scheme in Jammu and Kashmir which will be rolled out by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on 26th December 2020.

The meeting was attended by CEO Ayushman Bharat and Mission Director NHM, Bhupinder Kumar; Principal GMC Jammu, Dr. Shashi Sudhan Sharma; Director Health services Jammu, Dr. Renu Sharma; MD JK Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (MSCL),Dr.Yashpal Sharma and other concerned officials while as Director SKIMS,AG Ahangar; Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Samir Mattoo; Principal GMC Srinagar, Dr.Samia Rashid; Principals of newly established Medical Colleges and CMOs of all districts participated in the meeting through video conferencing.

Speaking during the meeting, Atal Dulloo impressed upon the officers to keep all arrangements in place for the effective roll out of the scheme besides the process of card distribution should also be expedited so that maximum people take benefits out of this scheme.

Financial Commissioner further directed the CMOs to expedite the process of registration under this scheme so that no family is left out from availing benefits. He asked the officers and CMOs to utilise the services of CSC operators effectively for the successful implementation of SEHAT scheme.

Atal Dulloo also impressed upon the officers to aware the public about the benefits of the scheme and utilise the outdoor publicity material like hoardings, banners and other things for generating maximum awareness among the masses.

Speaking regarding the Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana, the Financial Commissioner directed the officers that all Indoor Patient Department (IPD) cases should be registered under this scheme besides COVID case patients should also be registered under this scheme.

Atal Dulloo further asked the officers that the public should be facilitated for registering under Ayushman Bharat scheme so that maximum beneficiaries are registered under the scheme.

The Financial Commissioner asked the administrators and principals of different medical colleges to utilise the services of Arogya Mitras effectively so that maximum people are covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

He asked them to hire the Arogya Mitras as per the daily flow of the patients in the IPDs.

Atal Dulloo further directed the MD JKMSCL to keep the medicines available for all the hospitals so that the public doesn’t face any inconvenience while having the required treatments under the scheme.(KNS) 

SNS KASHMIR

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 19 :

An eight-year-old girl has sustained critical head injuries after hit by an Army vehicle at Bumhama locality along highway in north-Kashmir’s Kupwara on Saturday evening.

Reports reaching GNS said that a minor girl identified as Muddabirah Ismail daughter of Mohammed Ismail Dar residence Bumhama, came under an Army vehicle – Ashok Leyland Stallion – in the locality resulting in her sustaining critical head injuries.

The girl was removed to sub-District Hospital Kupwara wherefrom she has been referred to a tertiary Srinagar hospital for advanced treatment.

Meanwhile a police official has confirmed the accident to GNS and said that a police team has arrested the erring driver even as taking the vehicle into seizure.

“An FIR number 356/2020 has been registered in this regard under sections 279, 337 and further investigations taken up in this regard”, the official said. (GNS)

SNS KASHMIR

HAJIN, DECEMBER 19 :

An Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) trooper deployed on election duty suffers massive heart attack in north Kashmir’s Hajjin village.

An official told Kashmir Despatch that on duty ITBP trooper suffered a massive heart attack and fell unconscious on ground.

However, he was rushed to nearby hospital in a critical condition for advanced treatment.

A police officer also confirmed to Kashmir Despatch and identified him as Ajay of 18 Bravo company. The office said he was on election duty at Halwara area of Hajjin.

Pertinently, State Election Commissioner (SEC) KK Sharma Saturday said that the maiden DDC election, the last phase of which was held today, was a “major success” saying “all the stakeholders including voters took an active part” in conducting it.(KD)

College Offers Several Skill Devtt Avenues for Career Progression, Says Talat Parvaiz

SNS KASHMIR

BARAMULLA, DECEMBER 19:

Commissioner Secretary to the Government, Talat Parvaiz Rohella accompanied by District Development Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo and other concerned officers today paid visit to Govt Degree College for Women Baramulla in order to get the first hand appraisal of its academic functioning besides reviewing the pace and position of various developmental projects undertaken in the college.

At the outset of his visit, the Commissioner Secretary inspects the construction work of science block that is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 475.43 lakh during which the DDC briefed the Secretary about its current position. Talat Parvaiz directed the concerned agencies to ramp up the pace of work so that the project is completed within the stipulated timeframe.

Principal of the College, Dr Fahmeeda briefed the Secretary about the courses offered in the college wherein she added that, apart from academic education, several skill development and vocational courses like carpet design technology, boutique learning etc are also being offered to the students.

Talat Parvaiz also took inspection of various sections of the college during which he reviewed several aspects relating to their functioning. He underlined the need to impart the skill development courses viz-a-viz academic learning to the students and said that such courses enhances the employability of the students after passing out the college. He also said that this college is the unique college where different avenues are being offered to the students for their career progression. He reiterated the administration’s commitment of enhancing the quality of the education through the incorporation of various job and skill development courses besides developing the infrastructural facilities in higher educational institutions.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner Secretary interacted with the parents who appraised several demands like incorporation of IT courses in the college, development of play field, introduction of B.ed course etc wherein the secretary assured that various initiatives shall be taken for the overall development of the college.

SNS KASHMIR

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 19 :

At least three persons sustained injuries after collision between a JCB and Maruti Car in Bunssu Kokernag area of south-Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday afternoon.

Reports reaching GNS said that a Maruti-800 car bearing Registration number JK-01J 8333 had collision with a JCB resulting in injuries to three on-board persons.

The injured persons have been identified as Ghulam Hassan Shiekh son of Ghulam Rasool Shiekh, Qaisar Ahmad Shiekh son of Nissar Ahmad Shiekh and Aijaz Ahmad Decca son of Mohammed Ramzan Decca all residents of Deesu Kokernag.

The trio was in the meantime removed to sub-district Hospital Kokernag wherefrom they were referred to GMC Anantnag for advanced treatment.

Meanwhile a police official has confirmed the accident to GNS and said that they have taken cognizance of the case and further investigations set in motion. (GNS)

SNS KASHMIR

SYEED IMTIYAZ

SRINAGAR DECEMBER 19 :

A Capacity Building Tour was organized by the Machhal Brigade, under the aegis of
Vajra Division. It saw fervent participation from the youth of Machhal bowl. A total of 25
students participated in the tour, of which there were six girls students. The students
were accompanied by two teachers from Machhal. The aim of the tour was to acquaint
the students regarding the opportunities available for excelling in professional fields and
opportunities of joining armed forces. The students visited Jammu and Kashmir Light
Infantry Centre and Air Force Station at Old Airfield, Srinagar.
The students from Machhal keenly participated and enthusiastically assimilated the
educational experience they gained during the tour. At the Air Force Station, the students were apprised of the career opportunities in the Indian Air Force and the air warriors. At the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Centre, the students were oriented
towards the options available to join the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Light
Infantry. They were enthralled while witnessing the rich history that was potrayed in the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry museum. During the interaction with officers and soldiers, at the training ground, the students learnt that it is only the hard work, passion and perseverance that helps them in achieving the ambitions in life. They were also audience to a motivational movie screened during the visit and pledged to continue on the path that has been set forward by their ancestors in the service of the nation.
The students were visibly moved by the valour and sacrifice of the armed forces of India and pledged that in times to come they will serve the nation either by joining the armed forces or doing the duty in nation building irrespective of the profession that they have chosen. The students and the teachers paid reverence to the martyrs at the war
memorial and thanked both the Air Force Station and Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry Centre for taking tremendous efforts in organizing the visit.

SNS KASHMIR

POONCH, DECEMBER 19 :

Congress’s DDC candidate and her two personal security officers were injured due to stone pelting in Poonch on Saturday.

Official sources told GNS that the PSOs of the candidate—Parveen Sarwar Khan— fired three rounds in air after the attack near Sakimadan area this afternoon.

They said that besides Parveen, her two PSOs –Mazhar Hussein Shah and Aghraz Ahmed Khan—suffered injuries and were admitted to SDH Mendhar. BMO Mendhar Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan confirmed to GNS that she along with two PSOs have been admitted to the hospital and are being treated.

Parveen, who is also ICC member and State General Secretary, was on visit to Peer Baba Chota Shah Shrine when the attack took place.

Two vehicles— Scorpio (JK02AM-07860) and Eco Van (JK12A -92180)—were also damaged in the incident. (GNS)

SNS KASHMIR

SYEED IMTIYAZ

HANDWARA DECEMBER 19 :

On the directions of Superintendent of Police Handwara Dr G V Sandeep Chakravarthy IPS Handwara Police organised a drug de-addiction rally in collaboration with several Schools of Handwara area. The Students and Police personnel took out a rally holding banners and placards against the sale and use of illicit drugs from Degree College Handwara to New Bus Stand passing through town Handwara.

The rally was led by ASP Handwara Shri Mashkoor Ahmad-JKPS besides DySP DAR Handwara Shri Raqeeb Malik-JKPS and SHO Police Station Handwara also participated the rally.

The participants of the rally were carrying placards of different slogans about the causes and consequences of illegal use of drugs. Announcement via loudspeakers was also made to make aware the general public about the dangers posed by drug addiction to youth in their early age.

Among others who attended the drug de-addiction rally include members from Municipal Committee Handwara and respectables of Handwara and its adjacent villages.

The main aim of the rally was to aware the public of Handwara especially the young generation about the ill effects of drugs and the role of citizens in eradicating this menace from the society.
The leading officers appealed the general public to prove yourself as responsible citizens by cooperating police in sharing all information related to illegal use and trade of drugs.

General public of the area applauded the act

of Handwara police and assured their cooperation in sharing all information related illegal use of drugs.

SNS KASHMIR

SYEED IMTIYAZ

KUPWARA, DECEMBER 19:

State Election Commissioner (SEC), K.K.Sharma Saturday said that people’s participation and peaceful conduct of eight phased long election is explicitly showing that people of Jammu and Kashmir are taking interest in the democratic setup.
The State Election Commissioner said this during his visit to DDC Constituency Wavoora in district Kupwara today. The Commissioner was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P.K. Pole; Inspector General of Police, Vijay Kumar; Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Anshul Garg, Additional Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone and concerned RO.

The SEC said that polling and the method of election remained successful in Jammu &Kashmir and people voted enthusiastically, adding that about 40% voter turnout was registered in Kashmir valley. He said the objective of the State Election Commission was to conduct free and fair election which, he added was committed with the people’s participation and hard-work of government functionaries. Mr. Sharma added that all SOPs of COVID-19 were strictly implemented and masks and sanitizers were made available at polling stations.
Replying to media persons regarding extension of polling time beyond 2PM, the SEC said that 2PM concluding time is implemented across the country uniformally and the decision was implemented here also to ensure the security and safety of polling staff and police personnel. He said the voters who were within the premises of polling stations, had voted smoothly, adding that, people of Kashmir are well versed with their rights.
The SEC visited 02 polling stations viz. Potushai and Wavoora, where 220 out of 453 and 380 out of 505 voters casted their votes till 12 O’clock respectively.
The SEC interacted with polling staff, Party Agents, Health workers and security personnel and enquired about facilities and arrangements provided by Administration.

SNS KASHMIR

SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 19 :

In a condolance message conveyed from jammu Chairman Jammu Kashmir Civil Society Forum (JKCSF) Ab Qayoom wani showed grief and sorrow on the sad demise of Gulam Mustafa Shah brother of Manzoor Anjum Chief Editor and Owner of Daily Uqab .

Wani said that the deceased was a pious and helpful man and was respected by every one in the society. Wani prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul and courage to the berieved family especially to Manzoor Anjum and whole bereaved family.